Before Europe’s “The Final Countdown” became a worldwide sports anthem — and part of many moments in pop culture — some of its roots came from disco and David Bowie. The story that vocalist Joey Tempest tells regarding the evolution of the song has a common thread — like many bands, Europe wanted a big epic […]
Taking Back Sunday have announced a UK tour for March next year. Image credit: Ashley Osborn The dates in Manchester, London and Cardiff will be in support of the band’s recent ‘152’ album, which remarkably was their first record in seven years. Produced by Tushar Apte (who the band met through a mutual collaboration, the […]
In the grand tapestry of musical history, opera stands as a testament to the extraordinary capabilities of the human voice. Within this realm of soaring arias and impassioned narratives, certain voices have transcended time and left an indelible mark on the annals of opera. In this exploration of the “Top 15 Best Opera Singers of […]
This weekend, longsuffering Beyoncé fans will finally get to see the concert movie Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé after months of hype and speculation. The movie will be an AMC Theatres exclusive, and as such, come with multiple perks like a themed drink at the chain’s MacGuffins Bar and exclusive collectibles (tequila AND gin though? […]
Killing Joke guitarist Kevin “Geordie” Walker has died at 64 years old. Walker was a part of Killing Joke‘s original lineup in the late ’70s and performed on every Killing Joke release, including their 2023 single “Full Spectrum Dominance.” The news of Geordie‘s death comes from former Killing Joke drummer Martin Atkins, who wrote on […]
Even the best classic-rock lyrics don’t necessarily bear stand-alone scrutiny. Rock critic Robert Chrisgau memorably noted that Bob Dylan‘s “My Back Pages” was “a bad poem. But it is a good song, supported by a memorable refrain.” Unfortunately, even Bob Dylan has a bad day. He’s not alone in that, as some of the genre’s […]
Matt Cameron opened up about new, interesting details regarding the upcoming Pearl Jam album during an interview with The Vinyl Guide Interview podcast. He also revealed the current status of final 7 Soundgarden songs via Pearl Jam Online. It’s been three years since since Gigaton. It was noted that Pearl Jam has become quiet following […]
In the illustrious realm of Broadway, where the spotlight meets the stage and stories come to life through song, the artistry of a select few transcends time and echoes through the annals of musical history. This article embarks on a harmonious journey to unveil the “15 Best Broadway Singers of All Time,” celebrating the vocal […]
Chris Brown has denied that he’s anti-Semitic following backlash from a video featuring the singer dancing to Kanye West‘s “Vultures” song at a party. Chris Brown Called Ant-Semitic Following Video of Him Dancing to Kanye West’s “Vultures” Song On Sunday (Nov. 26), Chris Brown jumped on his Instagram page and lashed out at critics calling […]
Geordie Walker, longtime guitarist of revered post-punk rockers Killing Joke, has died at the age of 64 according to several reports. In an Instagram post shared by former Killing Joke drummer Martin Atkins, he wrote, succinctly, “Geordie Walker has left the building.” Blabbermouth has also reported on Walker’s death, citing a Facebook post written by Walker’s close […]